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Interview OV33

Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2003 following shoulder pain, abdominal bloating, cough, and pain on eating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Artist, divorced, one adult child.

  • Age at interview 57
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV32

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1994 following tiredness, pain, nausea and vomiting. Treated with bowel surgery then chemotherapy. Recurrence treated by chemotherapy prior to surgical removal of ovaries and womb. Second recurrence treated by more chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired teacher, single, no children.

  • Age at interview 66
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV31

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 in the course of infertility treatment. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Civil servant, married, no children.

  • Age at interview 44
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV30

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal bloating and bleeding. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb, and colostomy, followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Unemployed community worker, widowed, one adult child.

  • Age at interview 48
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV29

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1998 following a vaginal discharge and bleeding. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries (previously hysterectomised) followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

  • Background

    Book keeper, married, two adult children.

  • Age at interview 65
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV28

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1997 following indigestion and bloating. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries (previously hysterectomised) then chemotherapy. Further surgery to repair a hernia followed by more chemotherapy for recurrences.

  • Background

    Retired nurse, married, four adult children.

  • Age at interview 71
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV27

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2002 following abdominal bloating and finding a lump. Treated with chemotherapy followed by surgical removal of ovaries and womb and further chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Teacher; married; no children.

  • Age at interview 41
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV26

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1993 after requesting a health check (no symptoms experienced). Treated by surgical removal of ovary and womb then chemotherapy. Recurrence after 10 years treated with chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired keep fit instructor, married, two adult children.

  • Age at interview 58
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV25

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2000 following breathlessness and abdominal bloating. Treated with chemotherapy then surgical removal of ovaries and womb and more chemotherapy. Subsequent lumps in armpit, leg and groin treated with further chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Retired nurse manager, married, one adult child.

  • Age at interview 61
  • Sex/Gender Female

    • Interview OV24

    Ovarian cancer diagnosed in 1989 after finding a large abdominal lump. Treated by surgical removal of ovaries and womb followed by chemotherapy.

  • Background

    Clerical officer, married, no children.

  • Age at interview 58
  • Sex/Gender Female